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‘Friends’ to now stream on Netflix in India, as it leaves Hotstar

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‘Friends’ to now stream on Netflix in India, as it leaves Hotstar

Popular sitcom Friends will now be available on Netflix in India, in addition to its permanent home on fellow streaming service Hooq, which is partially owned by Warner Bros., the company that helped produce the iconic show. Friends was previously also available on Hotstar in India, as part of its tie-up with Hooq, but that deal expired at the end of March. Starting April 1, all 10 seasons of Friends are now on Netflix and Hooq in India. On traditional linear TV, Friends airs on Viacom 18-owned Comedy Central in India.

Its believed that Friends’ arrival on Netflix in India is part of the multi-year deal it struck with Warner Media back in December last year. Netflix is reportedly paying $70-80 million (about Rs. 484–554 crores) for 2019 alone to stream Friends, a notch below the $100 million-figure (about Rs. 693 crores) that had been floated earlier. The deal includes different kick-in dates for the beloved series across the globe, and April 1 had happened to be the one for audiences in India.

In October last year, Hotstar had gained Friends — alongside a bunch of other Warner Bros.-produced content — as part of its licensing agreement with Hooq. But then last month, Hotstar signaled on its platform that Friends would soon be leaving its service.

Netflix India had no comment on the new development, though its social media handles did create a Sacred Games-themed promotion for the show’s arrival, meant to spin around April Fools’ Day.

People Tree to launch Moomin fair trade fashion line for women

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People Tree to launch Moomin fair trade fashion line for women

Caroline Mickler Ltd, which builds the UK licensing programme for Moomin, has announced the award of a license to women’s fair trade fashion label People Tree for a range of women’s dresses, knitwear, pyjamas, fleeces and t-shirts using Moomin imagery.

The range will launch in Q4 2019 in the UK and then across Europe and into the US, Australia and Japan.  In the UK, the range will be available at department stores, fashion retail and independent boutiques, as well as via the People
Tree webshop.

The range will be available in a variety of contemporary, versatile designs and illustrated with charming, playful
images of the delightful Moomin family and their friends against a number of colourful backgrounds including fuschia rose, crimson, aspen gold, strawberry cream and royal blue, to name only a few.

People Tree is a women’s fair trade fashion label, whose products use ethically sourced, sustainable materials and
organic cotton. Founded in 1991 by award-winning social entrepreneur Safia Minney, the company ensures that
every product is made to the highest ethical and environmental standards from start to finish.

Awareness of the Moomin brand is continuing to grow. In fact, the imminent arrival of the eagerly anticipated new
animated TV series Moominvalley on Sky is expected to bring the Moomins and their friends to a whole new
generation of young fans. Add the continuing appeal of the original novels and picture story books, as well as the
arrival of more licensed product at retail, and 2019 is going to be an especially busy year for the delightful
inhabitants of Moominvalley.

The Moomin brand’s established licensed output includes luxury handbags, fashion apparel and accessories,
homewares and publishing. All these products are part of the continuing success of a UK Moomin licensing
campaign targeting a wide variety of price points and retail outlets.

Melanie Traub, MD, People Tree, says: “The caring, kind and nature-loving Moomins are wonderfully suited to a line that is high quality and ethically made as well, of course, as colourful, fashionable and fun. We’re delighted to be
working with this charming, much-loved brand.”

Caroline Mickler says: “The gentle inhabitants of the beautiful, unspoilt Moominvalley are a perfect fit with an apparel range strongly associated with sustainability. This agreement with People Tree highlights the wide-ranging appeal of the Moomin brand – and in particular its strength in the ethically produced adult fashion market. This wonderful range will, I am sure, be a major success with women in the UK and many other countries.”

Titan increases stake in CaratLane

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Titan increases stake in CaratLane

Watch and jewellery retailer Titan Company has increased its stake in jewellery retailer CaratLane to 69.47% for Rs 99.99 crore, the company said.

CaratLane has offered shares through private placement on preferential allotment basis to meet the general corporate purposes and for augmenting long-term resource requirement for its business activities

Carat Lane Trading Private Limited was incorporated on 20th September, 2007. It is involved in the business of designing, manufacturing, trading and retailing of gems and jewellery in India, through its ecommerce portal as well as physical stores.

Titan Company Limited (Titan), a joint venture between the Tata Group and the Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation (TIDCO), commenced its operations in 1984 under the name Titan Watches Limited. Titan is the fifth largest integrated own brand watch manufacturer in the world.

Gruffalo augmented reality app experience at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary

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Gruffalo augmented reality app experience at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary

Through a partnership with Magic Light Pictures, brokered by Australia’s Merchantwise Licensing, The Gruffalo Spotters Trail augmented reality app experience will come to life for the first time in Australia at the National Trust Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary (NTCWS) just in time for the April school holidays. The event celebrates the 20th anniversary of the much-loved children’s classic. High-res image attached for media use

An Australian first, utilising augmented reality technology in a natural environment, The Gruffalo Trail is included with entry and families can download the complimentary Gruffalo Spotters app to follow clues through an interactive trail.

The app allows you to take photos next to the characters which are then automatically added to your gallery. This makes it easy to share your favourite pictures via social media using the hashtag #GruffaloSpotter. For those wanting to step away from technology, there are heaps of fun interactive experiences along the trail to enjoy without the app too.

“We are very excited to see The Gruffalo Trail come to life here in Australia for the first time at the National Trust Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary. The Gruffalo is deeply loved in Australia and we are certain Aussie families are going to really enjoy this fun and unique experience,” said Merchantwise Managing Director, Alan Schauder.

Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary General Manager Michael Kelly said this iconic character’s presence at the Sanctuary will bring joy to thousands of kids.

“We have been working with both Merchantwise Licensing and Magic Light Pictures to create our brand-new outdoor experience; one that will give kids the chance to see much-loved characters come to life in a new way. This initiative sees us combining state-of-the art technology with nature, keeping the kids active and entertained at the same time.”

“The self-led trail will be packed with fun facts about the characters from the book. Once you have spotted the characters, the app will bring them to life in 3D animation.”

Daryl Shute, Brand Director at Magic Light Pictures said “Given the huge popularity of this app in the UK, with Forestry Commission England, we are so pleased to present the experience to new audiences. Australia is such an important market for The Gruffalo and we have building interest there over the last year, and this partnership with Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary will help to give our Australian fans a new way to engage with the brand.”

The Gruffalo book, written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated Axel Scheffler, has sold more than 13.5 million copies worldwide, and has been portrayed on stage, in an Oscar-nominated film and now in augmented reality. The much-loved classic celebrates 20 years this year.

“We hope that families with young children will enjoy visiting the Sanctuary for an exciting adventure like no other, and one that they can only experience here on the Gold Coast,” Michael said.

The Gruffalo Trail and The Gruffalo Spotters app launches at National Trust Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary on 5 April 2019. The Gruffalo Spotters app is free to download.

H&M to be sold on e-commerce platforms Myntra, Jabong

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H&M to be sold on e-commerce platforms Myntra, Jabong

Swedish retailer Hennes & Mauritz has signed a deal to sell H&M on e-commerce platforms Myntra and Jabong.

We are extremely delighted to partner with H&M, one of the world’s leading fashion brands, and host them on Myntra and Jabong. As India’s leading fashion destination for international brands, this partnership will allow millions of online shoppers across the country to access and experience the best of H&M and have it delivered at their doorsteps”, says Amar Nagaram, Head – Myntra and Jabong.

H&M opened its first store in India in 2015 and it has 41 stores in the country with net sales amounting to about 1.4 billion Swedish kronor for the financial year 2018. H&M’s online store and the H&M app became available for customers in India during 2018.

“India is a growth market with large potential and we look forward to making our brand available to new customers across the country. Myntra and Jabong will be an important complement to H&M’s existing physical and digital stores in India,” says Karl-Johan Persson, CEO H&M group.

Urban Decay launches ‘Game of Thrones’-Themed Makeup Collection

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Urban Decay launches ‘Game of Thrones’-Themed Makeup Collection

Urban Decay has partnered with HBO to create the Urban Decay | Game of Thrones collection, inspired by favorite places in Westeros and the strong women of the Seven Kingdoms. From the shores of Dragonstone to the frozen lands beyond the Wall, this collection will let you create looks inspired by House Stark, House Targaryen, House Lannister, and the White Walkers.

The limited-edition collection includes a UD | Game of Thrones Eyeshadow Palette, a pop-up palette with an arsenal of 20 shades, including four holographic transformer shadows.

The Game of Thrones Vault is the ultimate arsenal: the Urban Decay | Game of Thrones Eyeshadow Palette, Mother of Dragons Highlight Palette, Lip & Cheek Stain, four 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencils, four Vice Lipsticks, Jon Snow’s Longclaw Eyeshadow Brush, and Arya Stark’s Needle Eyeshadow Brush.

Urban Decay revealed the full 13-piece collection, which will be released on April 14.

 

Lulu Group to expand retail business in India

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Lulu Group to expand retail business in India

UAE based NRI owned Lulu Group plans to expand its retail presence in India by building two new shopping malls in Bengaluru and Chennai. The group, which is headquartered in Abu Dhabi, already operates a mall in Kochi and have three upcoming projects in Lucknow, Vishakapatanam and Thiruvananthapuram. The Bengaluru and Chennai projects are expected to be operational by the end of this year.

“We have acquired an ongoing mall development in Bengaluru and will build our own in Chennai,” said Yousuf Ali, chairman and managing director of Lulu Group. Noting that mall projects give the company the best platform to keep expanding its India portfolio, he said that still there is so much to do in the country’s retail space. “It was easier to acquire an ongoing project in Bengaluru than go searching for a wide expanse of land. The price was right and that’s why we closed it at the first opportunity,” Ali, who hails from Kerala, was quoted as saying.

The Group intends to maintain a similar investment momentum in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, its core markets, this year. Saudi Arabia provided about 10 percent, while India now accounts for 5 percent of the top-line number. Twelve new locations will open in the UAE this year, on top of the 87 it currently operates.

Outside of the Middle East and India, East and South East Asia will be the next big territory for the retail giant to try. Two hypermarkets have opened in Indonesia and Malaysia.

More Hypermarket launched in Greater Noida

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More Hypermarket launched in Greater Noida

Omaxe Connaught Place, a property of Omaxe Ltd, witnessed launch of More Hypermarket. More Hypermarket comes with a retail space of around 45,824 square foot and will be catering to people in the neighborhood. Omaxe Connaught Place is one of the largest Shopping-cum-Entertainment centres in India and has a retail space of 1 million square foot.

Omaxe Connaught Place, Greater Noida is fast becoming the most happening destination in NCR. Most of the brands are already operational, namely, INOX , Shoppers Stop, Pantaloons , Max Fashions, Reliance Digital, Reliance Trends, Project Eve, Miniso, Burger King, Barbeque Nation, RJ Jewellers, Southern Flavors, Pizza Hut, Raymond Tailor-made, Ajmal Perfumes, Pepe Jeans, Rangriti, Levis, Skechers, Jockey, Cafize,  Arrow, Lenskart, Afsana, Park Avenue, Super 99, Fenno Walker, Sri Ram & Sons, Taco Bell, Looks,Barista, Red Chief, Shahnaz Hussain, Bonjour,  Bata, Liberty, Horror House, Dilli Gate and many more.

Mohit Goel, Chief Executive Officer, Omaxe Ltd said, “Omaxe is India’s leading real estate and infrastructure group with over 110 million square feet of property delivered. We are happy to have More joining us at Omaxe Connaught Place mall. The mall has presence of leading brands and an impressive and steadily growing footfall.”

Mr. Mohit Kampani, Chief Executive Officer, More Retail Ltd said, “More Retail has India’s 3rd largest network of Supermarkets and Hypermarkets. We are delighted to be part of Omaxe Connaught Place which is part of the Omaxe Group. We are confident that jointly we will delight our esteemed customers from entire Western UP.”

Disha Patani debuts M.A.C Cosmetics makeup collection

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Disha Patani debuts M.A.C Cosmetics makeup collection

M.A.C Cosmetics India announces its collaboration with Disha Patani for the launch of MAC Shades of Disha Patani limited edition collection.

Speaking about the makeup collection, Disha Patani said “This collection is about celebrating girls and celebrating women.M.A.C has worked closely with me to ensure that three lipsticks we selected are true to my three characteristics showcasing sweet, sexy, strong’.I curated this collection based on my three different personas.”

This collection highlights Disha Patani distinct personas and its curation of lipsticks Twig,Ruby Woo and Flat Out Fabulous available across all  MAC Cosmetics India stores.

M.A.C shades of Disha Patani also comprises of a special eye kit exclusively for Nykaa.com which includes lipstick Twig,MAC in Prep.

M.A.C Cosmetics Offers more than 100 shades of professional quality cosmetics for All ages, All races, and All genders.

 

Amazon to roll out 100 kiosks across malls in India

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Amazon to roll out 100 kiosks across malls in India

E-commerce giant Amazon after gaining ground in the online market is now eyeing on the offline retail market and to do so Amazon will be launching about 100 mall Kiosks across India. The idea of launching kiosks in such a big number alludes to Amazons bigger plan of making an entry in Indian retail market, as per various media reports.

The American e-commerce company did a pilot on Kiosks two years ago in Bangalore and is currently running 4 such kiosks in India, two of them in Karnataka while one functioning in Mumbai and one in Ahmedabad.

Through new Kiosks Amazon will be selling its products such as Amazon Kindle ebook reader, the Echo speaker and the Fire TV dongle. The new kiosks are expected to arrive in the Indian markets by end of this year. Last year Amazon opened its fifth kiosk in Noida.

A kiosk gives first hand experience of the Amazon devices. Customers can use them and can experience, how that particular device looks, feels and functions in real. Along with this kiosks also function as a help desk for customers where they can ask their queries and other device related information.

A top mall executive said the Amazon kiosks will be run by third-party franchisees. Earlier this month, Amazon said it was closing more than 80 popup stores in US malls after years of trials with the concept.

Before Amazon, Google too experimented with its about a dozen kiosks in Delhi-NCR and Mumbai to showcase its Google Pixel 2 phones and give first hand experience of its features to customers.

Earlier in July 2017, Amazon got the permission by government to sell locally produced and packaged food items in India. Although, Amazon Retail India Pvt Ltd is yet to open a brick and mortar store in India but Amazon selling food products through Amazon.in.

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